Events

Lukashenko confirms Minsk’s interest in continuing friendly dialogue with Damascus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria on the country’s national holiday...

Belarus at IPU Assembly: Parliamentary diplomacy can become a tool for resolving economic conflicts
“Parliaments must become the architects of this cooperation through legislative support for integration, ratification of agreements, and ongoing dialogue that makes it possible to bring approaches closer and find compromises,” he noted...

Venezuela’s parliamentary delegation to visit Belarus
The parties are expected to discuss a wide range of matters related to interparliamentary cooperation, partnership in cultural and humanitarian areas, the exchange of legislative experience, and views on a number of pressing international issues affecting the rights and interests of young people...

Belarus’ FM to participate in CIS Foreign Ministers Council meeting
The meeting participants will hear speeches by the heads of delegations of the CIS member states, exchange views on topical issues on the international agenda and cooperation in the CIS format...

Belarus introduces fines for LGBT, gender transition, pedophilia propaganda
This is stipulated by the law “On amending the codes on administrative responsibility” signed by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko signs law on token operations, childfree propaganda liability
The law also strengthens the prevention of offences among teenagers. A separate chapter outlines the procedure for applying educational measures against minors (enforcers, procedure, deadlines)...

Belarusian citizenship granted to 230 people
People from 19 states have become the new citizens of Belarus. The number includes Russia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Syria, Latvia, Türkiye, and other countries. Most of them came from Ukraine...

Belarus opens consulate general in Almaty
The Belarusian Foreign Affairs Ministry noted that the opening of a permanent office of the Belarusian Consulate General in Almaty is an important step in expanding Belarus’ diplomatic presence in Central Asia...

Belarus reaffirms support for traditional partners in Latin America
"The essence of Belarus’ strategy is to offer predictable, equal partnership"...

Belarus’ ambassador meets with TASS director general to discuss media cooperation
The parties discussed the coverage of Belarus-related and Union State topics in Russian media, the development of Belarus-Russia media cooperation, current trends in the media market, and the progress of reforms in Union State media outlets...

Who will keep preferences in Mogilev Oblast’s southeast? Lukashenko specifies criteria
The president promised state support for such projects but noted that no blanket benefits should be expected...

Senator describes Belarus-UAE relations as strategic
Discussions also covered inter-parliamentary contacts, including in the context of the Belarusian delegation’s participation in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union...

Governor reports on progress of development program for southeastern Mogilev Oblast
Speaking about the implementation of the decree and the program, he stressed that they had produced positive results despite certain problems and shortcomings. Population outflow from the region has slowed, birth-rate indicators have shown positive momentum, hundreds of small commercial enterprises have been created, and real wages, industrial output, and service exports have increased...

Belarus’ FM meets with Kazakhstan president
Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov is paying an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on 14-15 April...

Lukashenko cautions against wasting mineral fertilizers in agriculture
The president pointed out that in a period when high prices for mineral fertilizers had been observed on foreign markets, Belarusian manufacturers had continued providing the country’s agrarians with considerable volumes of fertilizers and at affordable prices upon instructions of the head of state...

Lukashenko: Development program for southeastern part of Mogilev Oblast ‘must be very specific’
The decrees on the comprehensive social and economic development of the southeastern part of Mogilev oblast (Krichev, Klimovichi, Krasnopolye, Kostyukovichi, Slavgorod, Cherikov, and Khotimsk districts) were adopted in 2015 and 2020. It is currently proposed to extend the program for 2026-2030...

Lukashenko congratulates newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amidi
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished the president of Iraq excellent health and success in his responsible state service, and also peace and wellbeing to the people of the country...

Belarus attending nuclear safety convention meeting in Vienna
During the review meeting, the Belarusian delegation will participate in plenary sessions and the work of country groups, where contracting parties will present and discuss national reports on how they are implementing the convention. The discussion of the Belarusian national report will take place on 15 April...

Ambassador: Belarus, Vietnam working on roadmap for strategic partnership
Speaking about the priority areas of bilateral cooperation, the ambassador noted that given the current global situation and the specific characteristics of both countries, the leaders of the friendly, brotherly states are focusing on areas such as the economy, science and technology, and people's diplomacy...

MP: Belarus, Vietnam share deep and robust inter-parliamentary ties
Vietnam is a key partner for Belarus in Southeast Asia. The two countries have long-standing historical relations...